One Book One School coming soon! Monroeton is excited to get the entire school community reading and engaging with a single book. This year, our school is excited to read The BFG by Roald Dahl together! This offers a wonderful opportunity to connect with your child through reading. By sharing The BFG together, you are not only fostering a love of literature but also encouraging important life lessons about friendship, bravery, and the power of imagination. One book per family will come home on Wednesday, February 19th. The book will be with the oldest sibling if you have more than one child at Monroeton.

Our book fair is coming up Friday, February 21 - 27. You can set up your e-wallet now. E-Wallet video link is here: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/content/fairs/hub/videos/ewallet.html The E-wallet link can be found on the homepage: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/monroetonschool

These students were nominated by their teacher for showing courage. Whether it’s standing up for others, trying something new, or speaking their truth. Keep shining!

3rd - 5th grade will take check ins next week. Monday, 2/3: Reading Tuesday, 2/4: Math Wednesday 2/5: Science for 5th grade only

A big thank you to our amazing PTO for donating a variety of underwear and socks to our clothes closet! Your generosity helps ensure our students have what they need. We appreciate you!

Class group photos will be on Wednesday, January 29. Orders should be placed through the online ordering system or the order envelope that will be sent home on Monday. The cost of pictures is 10.00. To pay online go to www.strawbridge.net and use the code FM469131 . Please send the correct change if using the envelope that your child will be bringing home on Monday.

Due to our calendar change, indoor field day has been moved to Tuesday, January 21st. If your child returns their reading log with 35 books read tomorrow, they will attend this incentive. Please be sure they wear comfortable clothes and shoes.

Please see the updated January 2025 calendar,

Due to inclement weather, Rockingham County Schools will be closed for students tomorrow, January 6, 2025. Daycare will also be closed. All school activities are cancelled as well. Stay warm and enjoy the snow!

Thank you to our wonderful and supportive PTO for providing a Christmas surprise to our teachers and staff. We are so grateful for their service and dedication to our staff and students.

From dress like your favorite Christmas character to wacky tacky Christmas attire, students and staff have had a blast with the different themes each day.

Friday, December 20 is an early release day. Dismissal is at 12:30.

Yeehaw, y’all! It’s a Holiday Hoedown! 🤠 Students and staff were dressed in their holiday plaid and boots for Winter Spirit Week, bringing festive cheer throughout the building. Amazing holiday spirit all around!

We are excited for our final week of our winter break countdown. Please see the days for the week of December 16th - 20th.

Holiday shop opens TODAY! Each class will have a day/time to come and shop. Envelopes were sent home Thursday to make a list and put money inside. You can also purchase an e-gift card using the link below. www.schoolshoppes.com/buy/polar-pals/33W9561 We are looking to sponsor students to shop that may be facing financial burden. If you feel led, please consider donating $1 to help students get to experience gift giving for their families. You can also purchase e-gift cards that goes in a collective fund for these students. Thank you all for your support

We had the best time during our holiday lip-sync battle. The students were so supportive and encouraging as we stepped out of our comfort zone to spread a little holiday cheer.

Our kindergarten and 1st grade students did an amazing job at their holiday performance titled “Gnome for the Holidays.” Thank you to all of the families who came out to support and our talented music teacher, Ms. Flynt for her hard work.

We are excited for week two of our winter break countdown! Please see the fun for each day of December 9th - 14th.

“You’re a Gift!” Staff and students dressed as a gift as we continue our countdown to winter break. Students are a teacher’s favorite gift, hands down!

Our family night is tomorrow, December 5th. We hope to see you there!